Hike Schedule

Bethesda Trail Richmond Hill 167

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Meet at Bethesda Trail Head Parking on Bethesda Sideroad off Bayview Avenue, across from Lake Wilcox. This parking lot is free.
From Finch subway station take blue bus to Richmond hill Centre and then Bus 91B to Bethesda Sideroad and then walk 600 meter to parking lot and meeting point

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 14-17 km

Description

Join us to explore the trails of York Regional Forest and the Oak Ridges Corridor at Jefferson Forest and Bond lake

Please bring  hiking poles,  proper closing and shoes and lots of water,

Please carefully read  safety procedures during the hike:

1-Hikers must stay between the leader and the sweep.

2-Hikers must advise the leader or the sweep if they wish to leave the group.

3- Hikers must follow the whistle instructions: 1 blast- stay where you are; 2 blasts come to the leader; 3 blasts – come to the leader quickly.

4-Hike leader may request volunteers to stop at trail intersections, they need to help hikers to the direction the group walk and wait till they see the sweep .

5-Hikers have to make sure they can  see the persons behind and in front of

Car Hike: Iroquoia Winter E2E 2/6

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Chedoke Civic Golf Club. N 43.246205,W 79.906935

Hike Leader(s): Smadar junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance: 18 kms

Description

This is the second hike towards the winter E2E badge. We will car shuttle to km 22.0 and hike back. Bring icers, snowshoes and two litters of water. Arrive 15 minutes early. Hikers are expected to hike in a pace of 4.5 km per hour.

Dufferin Hi-Land Annual Walk Off The Turkey Hike

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Map 20 Prince of Wales , 1-1/2 km north of Hwy 89 where the Primrose Side Trail crosses County Rd. 19 ( Prince of Wales Road )

Hike Leader(s): Bryan and Carol Foley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Short Hike 4.3 km Long Hike 12 km

Description

Dufferin Hi-Lands BTC Annual ” Walk Off The Turkey Hike ”  Short Hike 4.3km; We will hike the Primrose Loop , west of County Rd 19 finishing at Murphy’s Pinnacle   Long Hike 12km; Carrying on from Murphy’s Pinnacle the group will hike to Km 19.04 ( 1st Line EHS ) follow 1st Line EHS to the Boyne Valley Side Trail and Main Trail, leading us back to County Rd 19. Bring Lunch, Water, Dress for the conditions, Icers or Snow Shoes may be necessary . Contact Leader if in doubt. Dogs are welcome NO Cats !

Car Hike: Iroquoia Winter E2E 3/6

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Km 38.6, Chedoke Civic Golf Club. N 43.246205,W 79.906935

Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance: 20 km

Description

Third hike in the winter E2E series. We will car shuttle to km 58.8, Sydenham Lookout and hike back. Please bring icers, snowshoes and 2 litres of water. Hike date may changed due to bad winter conditions. Come 15 minutes early. Hikers are expected to move at a pace of 4.5 km per hour.

Cancelled (dense fog) -Holiday Destress & Medicine Garden Exploring at Albion Hills.

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Albion Hills Conservation Area – meet up at 9:45 AM at Chalet parking, follow well marked signs to Chalet.

Hike Leader(s): GG Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7 km

Description

rescheduling due to dense fog 

Looking for a holiday de-stressor and a learning opportunity? Enjoy a ~7 km walk/hike to the Indigenous Medicine Garden located in the Albion Hills Conservation Park property. I’ll share what I have learned about the medicine garden while we enjoy the eclectic conservation area. Do dress for the weather, layer up, there are open areas and well treaded boots/hikers are a must. Bring your icers. We will follow the winter trail route and use the paved road as needed. Pack your personal items, meds, water, snacks/lunch. There are washrooms at meet up spot.

We will meet up at 9:45 AM in the parking lot closest to the chalet: Chalet Building, Albion, ON L7E 0M8.

NOTE: The park does have a entry parking fee https://trca.ca/parks/albion-hills-conservation-area/?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1bSxteKnigMVzTMIBR0Clxb-EAAYASAAEgICJPD_BwE#park_title_350_5. If the fee prevents you from joining this hike, let me know and we can discuss possible alternatives.

Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill 66

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at the corner of Bayview Ave, and Sycamore Dr. South of Highway 7
Sycamore Dr. is 3blocks south of highway 7 and 2 blocks north of John Street, parking lot is across plaza of Dollarama and Star box

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance: 7-8 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Maple view parks, and  walk  along  German Mill Creek, for a distance of 7-8 km. Difficulty Level: 2 (Moderate)

9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10km

Description

Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike

Bring Poles, Icers, snack, and dress for the weather

9:15 Short hike - Pelham Road, Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Road entrance

Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kms

Description

Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills Provincial Park.  Bring hiking boots and water.  Keep a pair of icers in your car in case of icy conditions.

Car Hike: Scotsdale Farm New Year's Eve Hike

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm

Hike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr), Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 8-10 km

Description

Join me for a pre New Year’s Eve hike and social before the big night.

We will complete a short loop hike on the main trail and Bennet side trail. After the hike we will enjoy refreshments in Georgetown at the Sheppard’s Crook (or alternate TBA) and toast to the new year.

Trail conditions will be variable and possibly slippery. Bring icers in case of need.

To get to the meeting place drive north on Trafalgar Road past Georgetown to Silver Creek. Turn right off Hwy 7 back onto Trafalgar Road. Go north about 1.5 km to the entrance to Scotsdale Farm on the right. The parking area is about 0.5 km from the road.